Method for producing a catalyst support and compositions thereof
US6824755B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 21, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2918
- WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention relates generally to a method for producing single-wall carbon nanotube (SWNT) catalyst supports and compositions thereof. In one embodiment, SWNTs or SWNT structures can be employed as the support material. A transition metal catalyst is added to the SWNT. In a preferred embodiment, the catalyst metal cluster is deposited on the open nanotube end by a docking process that insures optimum location for the subsequent growth reaction. The metal atoms may be subjected to reductive conditions.
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